Alzheimer's Disease

Recent advancements in imaging technologies are revolutionizing the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, a condition impacting millions globally. Innovations in artificial intelligence and machine learning are enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of diagnostic procedures while reducing invasiveness. Explore how these cutting-edge technologies are shaping the future of Alzheimer’s care. Revolutionary Imaging Technologies in Alzheimer’s […]

Alzheimer’s disease presents complex diagnostic challenges, making effective screening tools vital. The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), widely used since 1975, offers a standardized assessment of cognitive impairment but faces criticism for its diagnostic reliability and cultural biases. As the conversation shifts towards exploring alternatives like the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, understanding diverse diagnostic approaches becomes essential […]

Dementia is often thought of as a memory problem, like when an elderly person asks the same questions or misplaces things. In reality, individuals with dementia will not only experience issues in other areas of cognition like learning, thinking, comprehension and judgement, but they may also experience changes in behaviour. It’s important to understand what […]

Diseases that run in families usually have genetic causes. Some are genetic mutations that directly cause the disease if inherited. Others are risk genes that affect the body in a way that increases the chance someone will develop the disease. In Alzheimer’s disease, genetic mutations in any of three specific genes can cause the disease, […]

The pursuit of a cure for Alzheimer’s disease is becoming an increasingly competitive and contentious quest with recent years witnessing several important controversies. In July 2022, Science magazine reported that a key 2006 research paper, published in the prestigious journal Nature, which identified a subtype of brain protein called beta-amyloid as the cause of Alzheimer’s, […]

Though it’s common to occasionally misplace items or forget the name of an acquaintance as we grow older, dementia is not a normal part of aging. Here’s everything you need to know about vascular dementia.